RAM speeds
RAM speeds
Certainly, though results aren't assured. You may encounter various XMP profiles during BIOS setup. Opt for the one suited for 3000MHz.
The motherboard and BIOS will set both RAM sticks to the same speed and timing options, ensuring they operate at 3000 MHz. Sometimes the board might choose a more conservative setting like 2133 MHz or lower (up to 2666 MHz), and you may need to adjust the timings and voltage manually if you want to reach 3000 MHz.
You should be fine with no major problems. Your board is already set up for XMP, and your existing stick is running at 2727 MHz. You can access the BIOS to turn on XMP for the new 3200 stick so it runs at the same frequency.
Yes, everything will work smoothly. No matter what XMP settings or other options you use, they'll operate at the slower of the two ports or according to your BIOS. They'll generally function well together as long as they're from the same manufacturer and model.
If the models vary in brand or even within the same brand but different series, the SPD settings (data that informs the bios about frequency limits) might differ between devices. Your original stick could have a setting like "supports 2727 MHz," while another says "supports 2800 MHz." In your situation, the motherboard or BIOS restricts it to 2666 MHz. Therefore, the BIOS should check both sticks' presets and choose the closest match, disregarding options above 2666 MHz. So, you're welcome to try installing both—both will work as long as they operate within the supported range. In the worst case without adjustments, the sticks might run at 2133 or 2400 MHz.
they're basically the same thing, just differing by a few hundred units